Attraction briefs: Sept. 3-9

Busch Gardens Summer Celebration: Guests can enjoy extended hours and three nights of fireworks during Busch Gardens' Summer Nights on Labor Day weekend Sept. 5-7. The gardens will be open until midnight Sept. 5-6 and until 9 p.m. Sept. 7. The special holiday fireworks display will take place each night at 9 p.m., and Gwazi Field will open to guests at 8 p.m. In addition to fireworks, music and dancing, guests can also take part in a Lip Sync challenge each night at 8:45 p.m. For park information, hours and ticket prices visit buschgardenstampa.com. The park is at 10165 N. McKinley Dr., Tampa.

"Mystery of the Mayan Medallion": Expand your knowledge about the sophisticated Mayan civilization, celebrated for its advanced writing and mathematical systems and knowledge of astronomy, at "The Mystery of the Mayan Medallion" special exhibition which runs through Sept. 13. In this immersive exhibition visitors will uncover secrets of an ancient world as they "travel" to Palenque, deep in the rainforest of Mexico, where the Maya prospered for thousand of years, and where an archaeological team has mysteriously disappeared. Adults and children are challenged to follow the clues the team left behind to locate the treasure but must be careful and heed the warning signs they encounter. The exhibit is included with regular museum admission. Tickets: $19 adults, $17 seniors ages 65 and over, $14 children ages 4-12, children ages three and younger are admitted free. For information and museum hours, visit southfloridamuseum.org.

Florida Maritime Museum Closing for Maintenance: The Florida Maritime Museum, 4415 119th St. W., Cortez, will be temporarily closed to the public through Sept. 21 for general maintenance and exhibit updates. Information: 941-708-6120 or fmminfo@manateeclerk.com.

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Wizard of Oz Traveling Exhibit: Join the Glazer Children Museum as they host their first traveling exhibit based on the film "Wizard of Oz" 10 a.m.-6 p.m. through Sept. 30. The exhibit includes interactive areas such as Gale Farm, Munchkinland, Crossroads, Witches Castle and Emerald City. The exhibit is included with general admission to the museum. General admission: $15 adults, $9.50 children. Information: 813-443-3809 or glazermuseum.org. The Museum is located at 110 W. Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa.

Free ride events at the Florida Railroad Museum: The Florida Railroad Museum will offer free rides for two children with each paid adult ticket through August, grandparents ride free during Grandparents Weekend, Sept. 12-13. Information: 941-776-0906 or frrm.org. The museum is at 12210 83rd St. E., Parrish.

Florida Aquarium and Lowry Park Zoo "Zooquarium ticket": Families can purchase a new special combo ticket for a one-time visit to both the Florida Aquarium and Lowry Park Zoo now through Oct. 31. Visitors can experience 1,300 animals in natural habitats like elephants, koalas and tigers at Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo and more than 20,000 sea creatures like penguins, otters and sharks at the Florida Aquarium. Tickets: $39.95 adults, $29.95 children ages 3-11. For detailed information, hours of operation and more, call 813-935-8552 or lowryparkzoo.org. The zoo is at 1101 W. Sligh Ave., Tampa and the aquarium is at 701 Channelside Drive, Tampa.

Hot Summer Deals at Busch Gardens: Busch Gardens is offering a few great ways to experience world-class thrill rides, live entertainment and up-close animal encounters with the following hot summer deals: Get $15 Busch Gardens Bucks when purchasing a 2015 Fun Card, through Dec. 31. Busch Garden Bucks must be redeemed by Sept. 31. Restrictions apply. For information on this deal visit buschgardenstampa.com. The park is at 10165 N. McKinley Dr., Tampa.

Lowry Park Zoo September events: Lowry Park Zoo will host the following events during the month of September:

Carnaval de los Animales (Carnival of the Animals), 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 13 highlighting the zoo's captivating Caribbean, Central and South American animals and featuring live music and entertainment, bilingual interpreters and a variety of vendors. For detailed information, park hours, ticket prices and more, call 813-935-8552 or lowryparkzoo.org. The park is located at 1101 W. Sligh Ave., Tampa.

Bank of America "Museums on Us": Bank of America's "Museums on Us" is offering cardholders free admission to some of the most exciting cultural venues in the United States Sept. 4-5. Bank of America and Merrill Lynch cardholders can get free access to more than 150 participating museums in 94 cities and include the Florida Holocaust Museum and Tampa Museum of Art in Tampa and the Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg. Present your Bank of America or Merrill Lynch credit or debit card along with a photo ID to gain free general admission. The offer is valid for cardholders only, guests are not eligible. The program excludes fundraising events, special exhibitions and ticketed shows the first full weekend of each month. Information: museums.bankofamerica.com.

Universal Orlando Halloween Horror Nights: Universal Orlando's Halloween Horror Nights 25 will be Sept. 18-Nov. 1 during which guests can experience the ultimate battle of evil vs. evil when two of the most feared icons in horror film history, "A Nightmare on Elm Street's" Freddy Krueger and "Friday the 13th's" Jason Voorhees will be unleashed in a terrifying new haunted house. For hours, tickets and detailed information, visit halloweenhorrornights.com/orlando. The park is at 6000 Universal Blvd., Orlando.

"Hole in the Head Train Robbery": A valuable shipment will be on board your train at The Florida Railroad Museum's "Hole in the Head Gang Train Robbery" 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Sept. 19-20. Passengers will be fully secure in the hands of the United States Marshal Service who will try to prevent the gang from attempting to stop the train in which the entire family can participate. Tickets: $12-$16. Some of the tickets are for open air-cars and are first come, first serve at boarding. Information: 941-776-0906 or frrm.org. The museum is at 12210 83rd St. E., Parrish.

Howl-O-Scream: Busch Gardens' premier Halloween event "Howl-O-Scream 2015" single-day admission tickets are now available for a limited time at $45 each. Freaky Preview tickets are $35. Howl-O-Scream will run on select nights 7:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Oct. 1-31 and will feature the following bone chilling attractions: Zombie Mortuary, Circus of Superstition: The Last Laugh, The Basement, Death Water Bayou, Zombie Containment Unit 15: Moving Targets, Dead Fall: Thirst for Blood and the haunted house, Unearthed: Scarlett's Revenge by Robin Cowie, producer of the Blair Witch Project. Freaky Preview is Sept. 25-26. Tickets are valid for one event night only and are not valid for general daily admission. Parking is not included. Information: 888-800-5447 or howloscream.com. The park is at 10165 N. McKinley Dr., Tampa.

Florida Railroad Museum Civil War Reenactment: Tour an authentic camp ground from the Civil War, learn about the soldiers who occupied them, before boarding a train to view a battle between the Confederate and Union soldiers in Civil War reenactments 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Oct. 10-11. The train ride may not be suitable for young children. Tickets: $10-$18. For detailed information, call 941-776-0906 or frrm.org. The museum is at 12210 83rd St. E., Parrish.

Bearadise Ranch: Bearadise Ranch is home to the famous Welde family bears, and established in 1926 to educate and generate public awareness for habitat preservation and conservation for all bear species. The public can learn about bears and gain an appreciation for them on tours 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. with educational presentations as part of the tour offering plenty of photographic opportunities for the nature lover or bear enthusiast. Donations: $8 adults, $6 children ages 5-12, children ages 4 and younger are admitted free. Reservations are required. The ranch is at 6908 245th St. E., Myakka City, Information: 941-322-2462 or bearadiseranch.com.

Gator Spot at Fun Spot America-Orlando Theme Park: Gator Spot at Fun Spot America-Orlando Theme Park and wildlife preserve is now open offering exciting new exhibits and entertainment and features more than 100 alligators, including a rare leucistic "white" alligator, exotic birds, snakes, lizards, two aquariums filled with baby alligators and other animals that will interact with guests on a rotating basis. Admission: $6. Information: 800-393-5297 or gatorland.com. The park is at5700 Fun Spot Way, Orlando.